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The September read for the book club is “Middle England” by Jonathan Coe.

The country is changing and, up and down the land, cracks are appearing – within families and between generations. In the Midlands Benjamin Trotter is trying to help his aged father navigate a Britain that seems to have forgotten that he exists, whilst in London his friend Doug doesn’t understand why his teenage daughter is eternally enraged. Meanwhile, newlyweds Sophie and Ian can find nothing to agree on except the fact that their marriage is on the rocks…

As acutely alert to the absurdity of the political classes as he is compassionate about those who have been left behind, this is a novel Jonathan Coe was born to write.

To join the book club please send an email to the group coordinator here.

Come along and bring your knitting,

Have a natter while you’re sitting,

Or learn to knit with wool provided,

Needles loaned and stitches guided.

Knitted garments are très chic,

So be in vogue and start this week.

Knit and Natter is a free activity, open to all library members. No need to reserve, just come and enjoy! If anyone has some extra yarn please bring it in.

This is the last Coffee House before the summer break! Save the date of September 16th to kick off the new year of friendship and fun! Join the library community for a special moment to talk about anything and everything (in English of course!). Just come in and chat with others, have a cuppa and enjoy the company! Coffee House is free and open to all library members. No need to reserve! Donations welcome as always!

“Books and Tea” is a monthly meeting for bookworms and tea drinkers. Bring a book you’ve really enjoyed, talk about it and pass it on! The group meets from 2:15 to 3:45. Note that the group will be meeting at La Cour…23 rue de la Roe. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy!

Are you a new mom or dad and looking to meet other English-speaking parents in the area? The BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) group is a way for families with young children to connect and chat about anything and everything related to the journey into parenthood. This group is for English-speaking parents with a baby (or babies!) under 3 years old so be sure to bring them along! Bilingual and multilingual families are welcome, too. The group will meet one Saturday a month from 4:15-5:15pm in the back of the library.

This activity is free for library members. For more information or to sign up, please contact the group leader.

Join us for the back-into-the-swing-of-things Volunteer Meeting on Friday, September 2nd. This is a call for volunteers and we’ve got good news. There are big things planned for the fall and we need your help!

If you have some free time and would like to volunteer for the library in the coming year, come to this organizational meeting. At this meeting, we will explain the different projects for the year ahead and ask you to think in what ways you could play a part.

If you are not able to attend this meeting, Jo (our volunteer coordinator) would be happy to meet with you on an individual basis. Simply send an email to Jo or just drop in and say hi!

Join us for the back-into-the-swing-of-things Volunteer Meeting on Friday, September 2nd at 10 AM sharp. This is a call for volunteers and we’ve got good news. There are big things planned for the fall and we need your help!

If you have some free time and would like to volunteer for the library in the coming year, come to this organizational meeting. At this meeting, we will explain the different projects for the year ahead and ask you to think in what ways you could play a part. Note that there is a second meeting on this same day at 6pm as well if you are not free in the morning.

If you are not able to attend this meeting, Jo (our volunteer coordinator) would be happy to meet with you on an individual basis. Simply send an email to Jo or just drop in and say hi!

The garden club invites you to discover the beautiful gardens in the area!

This will be a guided visit in English to the beautiful gardens of the Château du Pin in Champtocé-sur-Loire featuring unique topiary and extensive flower gardens that surround the chateau. Anchoring the gardens are the magnificent topiary providing backdrop to acres of rose gardens, frog ponds, expansive lawns and natural parks.

The Garden Club is open to all library members and offers visits once a month to a garden between April and October. For more information and/or to sign up for this visit, please send an email to Sylvie Leys  at elliagardenclub@gmail.com.

Do you love French food and restaurants? Would you like to speak English more, but in a relaxed environment? Join the Luncheon Club! Enjoy a meal and great conversation in English once a month at a local restaurant. This activity is open to library members. Spaces are limited. For more information or to sign up, please contact the group coordinator here.

The annual potluck picnic for the Garden Club will be taking place today! Everyone brings food and drinks to share!

For more information and/or to sign up for the picnic, please send an email to Sylvie Leys  at elliagardenclub@gmail.com.

The garden club invites you to discover the beautiful gardens in the area! This free activity is open to library members and offers visits once a month to a garden between April and October.